Why THINKING PRO?
Proven to Deliver Results — from Skill Gains to Graduation Success
In school-wide implementations, THINKING PRO students achieved:
- 88% proficiency in reading strategies
- 84% proficiency in thinking strategies
- 70% of students improved from pretest to posttest
- Higher graduation test scores than peers in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies [Learn more here]
Who It's For
Enrichment Designed for All Students
- Supports both foundational learners and high achievers
- Closes persistent reading gaps with targeted, skill-based enrichment
- Helps post-pandemic learners rebuild academic momentum
Targeted for Adolescents & Young Adults
- Designed for students in grades 8–12 across diverse classrooms
- Ideal for advanced 6th–7th graders in enrichment or gifted tracks
- Supports college-age and GED learners rebuilding academic literacy
- Features a flexible pace, high-interest visuals, and real-world topics that engage all ages
High Engagement and Student-Centered Learning
- Students choose their causes, texts, and final projects
- Encourages autonomy, voice, and real-world relevance
- Builds confidence and purpose in every learner
THINKING PRO Differentiators
Non-Partisan, Evidence-Based Thinking
Students explore different viewpoints, assess source credibility, and build evidence-based arguments rooted in fact — not ideology.
Gamified, Interactive Video Library
20 core learning videos combine animation, narration, modeling, and instant feedback to build lasting mastery. [Learn more here]
News That Feels Relevant
Students engage with local journalism and community issues — making literacy feel purposeful, present, and personal.
Capstone Project-Based Learning
Each unit culminates in a cause-driven research project that blends argumentative writing, creative media, and public speaking — empowering students to think and communicate like real-world changemakers.
Use Cases by Subject Area
Flexible Across Subjects. Grounded in Standards.
THINKING PRO enriches instruction in ELA, Social Studies, Multilingual Learning, and College Prep — supporting real-world skill growth while meeting academic expectations.
English Langauge Arts
- Build foundational reading & writing skills
- Strengthen real-world media literacy
- Challenge Honors and AP students with authentic, rigorous tasks
Social Studies
- Connect history to local civic issues
- Promote critical thinking and student-led action
- Prepare students for state and graduation testing
Multilingual Learner
- Use in pull-out or push-in settings for English support
- Improve WIDA ACCESS* performance and build academic confidence
- Integrate into ELA and Social Studies with flexible scaffolding
College & GED
- Support reading, writing, and research in college-prep or remedial courses
- Equip multilingual and GED learners for postsecondary success
- Reinforce transferable academic skills using real-world content
